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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.25, 1,354.20 and 650.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.25, 1,354.20 and 650.32 is: 897.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.25 : 1,354.20 = 650.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.25/1,354.20 = 650.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.25x = 1,354.20 × 650.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.25x = 880,663.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,663.34/981.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.49

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